Category: Education

A Union-Made Labor Day BBQ Shopping Guide

Labor Day weekend is here. And what a year it has been for the labor movement! With workers standing strong together in Hollywood, at hotels all over Los Angeles, at UPS, and at the Big Three automakers, it has been a hot labor summer indeed. This comes from our friends over at Labor 411 Happy…

The ADA vs. HIPAA: Medical Information Confidentiality

SOURCE As most people are aware, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted by President Clinton to accomplish and protect employees in several ways including: Limits the ability of a new employer plan to exclude coverage for preexisting conditions; Provides additional opportunities to enroll in a group health plan if…

Unemployment Benefits are Taxable

In an email sent to us Thursday: My name is Walkidia Gomez and I am a Relationship Manager for Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC). SPEC is the outreach and education function of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We are contacting organization to assist us in getting the word out on unemployment As of April 2020,…

Happy Easter “DO BUY” List

Fill your Easter baskets with these sweet treats from our friends at the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International Union (BCTGM). AMERICAN LICORICE Chili Punch, Red Vines, Sour Punch, Twisty Punch ANNABELLE CANDY COMPANY Rocky Road, Abba Zaba, Look, Big Hunk and U-No. BOYER CANDY COMPANY, INC. Boyer, Geoffrey Boehm, Winters BROWN &…

The 2019 class for the United Way Union Counselor Course has come to an end. Once again Local 514 had participants attend the six-week training. Some may have expected the course rehash the same general topics, but that is where you learn something new. Not only does this class refresh your memory as to what…

Financial Education Workshop Series

American Airlines and Fidelity found posted at the base… Get smarter about your finances Join American Airlines and Fidelity for a complimentary workshop where you’ll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. No registration required. Monday, February 4, <Hgr 3/4 Production Team Conf Room E8 )>, 9:00am, 11:00am and…